Social Care Worker - Drivers Only

Choice Care Group; Norton Disney; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Choiceversary rewards

Christmas bonus

Life insurance

Annual staff awards

In-house training programmes

Birthday day off

Monthly prize draw

Job summary

Choice Care Group is seeking a Social Care Worker to provide compassionate care to individuals with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs. The role involves personal care, medication administration and assisting with daily activities, following care plans and documentation.

Driving is required due to service needs, with shifts including weekends on a rota basis. The service operates within a supportive team environment, offering training and development opportunities and a range

Qualifications

• Open to drivers only due to Equality Act 2010 requirements
• Medication administration duties
• Ability to assist with personal care and daily activities

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care needs
• Administer medication
• Support daily activities, hobbies or outings
• Follow care plan guidance and company policies
• Build open, honest relationships with those cared for
• Maintain written and electronic daily records
• Attend and complete required training

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Hours: 42

Salary: £12.80 to £12.80 Hour (A higher range is offered to applicants with qualifications in health and social care)

The role consists of shift work and weekends on a rota basis. Do you need more flexibility? We know how hard it can be to find a job to suit personal commitments and that’s why Choice Care is offering a number of flexible positions to fit around your needs. We have a range of working patterns to suit you, get in touch to see if we can help.

Overview Of The Role

• Due to the specific needs of the individual(s) we support, including the provision of personal care, this post is open to drivers only. This requirement is in line with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010*

Key duties

• Assisting those we care for with their personal care needs
• Medication administration
• Assisting and getting involved in daily activities, hobbies or outings
• Following care plan guidance alongside Company policies and procedures
• Developing an open, honest, and considerate working relationship with those we care for
• Maintaining written and electronic daily records
• Attending and completing training, as required

Personal Attributes

Being patient, reliable, flexible, a team player and a good communicator are key characteristics of a successful Social Care Worker.

What are the benefits?*

• Holiday entitlement - starting from 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro-rated for hours that differ from the FTE)
• Employee Assistance Programme - comprehensive health and wellbeing support for staff
• Refer a Friend scheme - enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to Choice Care
• Choiceversary - staff receive vouchers of £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years and £150 after 15 years to celebrate their commitment to Choice Care
• Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members
• Life insurance
• Annual staff awards - this year each winner received £400 and we had over 30 winners in total
• Complex in-house training - this includes our Advanced Management Development Programme for managers in the making and our Foundation Management Development Programme for rising stars
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Free monthly prize draw - all frontline care colleagues are automatically entered into a monthly prize draw. Three winners, selected randomly, receive £500 each, tax-free
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Reclaim prescription costs for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and access free feminine hygiene products whilst on shift
• Stream - a financial wellbeing app that enables you to: track your earnings; save with high-street beating interest rates; choose to access your earnings ahead of pay day with flexible pay; receive discounts with hundreds of retailers; learn with financial coaching and education, and much more
• minimum service periods applicable to some benefits

Who are we?

Choice Care is one of the UK’s leading residential care providers for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. With over 30 years’ experience, we’re at the forefront of national best practice, with among the highest CQC ratings of any comparable organisation.

Our homes are more than just a place to live, they’re like a second family for everyone we support. Each home is a close knit community, with its own unique personality, and all the ups and downs of typical family life, built on trust and the promise of unconditional care. Our colleagues build close bonds with the people they care for, helping to create enduring, positive relationships that build confidence and self-esteem.

In every Choice Care home there’s a strong emphasis on living life to the full and having fun, with purposeful daily activities based on individual preferences and capabilities. Alongside this there are regular social events, projects, outings and holiday breaks which everyone can get involved in and express themselves through.

Where will you work?

This service is provided by Witham Valley Care, our sister company in Lincoln. This residential service provides 24 hour care for 6 adults with a learning disability and/or autism and challenging behaviours. The home is situated in a fully converted and updated farmhouse. Village Farm has six individual en-suite bedrooms as well as communal space including a lounge, dining room and games room/ second lounge. The home has a family feel with the individuals living here encouraged to participate in the day-to-day running of their home.

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